NHS Digital Weight Management Programme

Obesity is a serious health concern that increases the risk of many other health conditions,
including Type 2 Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, joint problems, mental health problems,
and some cancers. There is also evidence to suggest that people living with obesity are at
higher risk of more severe outcomes associated with COVID-19.

The last few years have been difficult for a multitude of reasons, and it's been a major
contributor to many peoples weight gain. However, the NHS have developed a Digital
Weight Management Programme that offers online access to weight management plans for
those living with obesity. It can be hard to keep healthy and active, but this free programme
can help you develop healthier eating habits, be more active and lose weight - available on
your smartphone, tablet or computer.

How long is the programme?
The programme takes 12 weeks to complete.

What does the programme involve?
You will choose a weight management plan to help you develop healthier eating habits, be
more active and lose weight.
Each plan provides recipes and nutrition advice, wellbeing support and tips to boost your
activity levels. As an online plan, it can be completed anywhere in your own time.

How much does it cost?
Not a penny, it's absolutely free!

How do I sign up and what happens next?

Step 1: Scan the QR code or click this link and access
the Self-referral page for the NHS Digital Weight
Management Programme and sign in using NHS login
– or sign up for an NHS login account to get started.

Step 2: Click 'get started' confirm your date of birth,
ethnicity, and some other information about your health
to get started.

Step 3: Read about the different 12-week weight
management plans on offer to help you. Choose the
plan you think will work best for you.

Step 4: Your chosen weight management plan
provider will contact you within 2 working days. You will
then start your 12-week weight management plan! If
you do not start your plan after 6 weeks, your referral will close.

It can be tough to make changes but with our support you can take control of your weight
and improve your health.

You can find more information about the programme on the NHS website:
www.england.nhs.uk/digital-weight-management